The Inheritance The Inheritance Reserved in Reserved in

HeavenHeaven

Philippians 3:12-14Philippians 3:12-14

Colossians 1:12Colossians 1:12

I Peter 1:3-5I Peter 1:3-5

The Inheritance The Inheritance Reserved in Reserved in

HeavenHeaven I. The Righteous Inherit A I. The Righteous Inherit A

Place Where…Place Where…A. They will dwell with God A. They will dwell with God

(John 14:3; Heb 11:6; Rev 21:1-(John 14:3; Heb 11:6; Rev 21:1-

3). 3).

B. A New Heaven & Earth B. A New Heaven & Earth

(II Peter 3:10).(II Peter 3:10).

The Inheritance The Inheritance Reserved in Reserved in

HeavenHeaven I. The Righteous Inherit A I. The Righteous Inherit A

Place Where…Place Where…B. A New Heaven & Earth B. A New Heaven & Earth

(II Peter 3:10).(II Peter 3:10).

1. Heavenly country (Heb 11:16)1. Heavenly country (Heb 11:16)

2. City of Living God (Heb 12:22; 2. City of Living God (Heb 12:22;

11:10; Rev 21:2; I Peter 1:4). 11:10; Rev 21:2; I Peter 1:4).

HEAVEN IS A PLACE OF…

SECURITY

INCORRUPTIBILITY

COMMUNION

The Inheritance The Inheritance Reserved in Reserved in

HeavenHeaven I. The Righteous Inherit A I. The Righteous Inherit A

Place Where…Place Where…

C. Many Mansions C. Many Mansions (John (John

14:1-3; 14:1-3;

II Corinthians 5:1).II Corinthians 5:1).

The Inheritance The Inheritance Reserved in Reserved in

HeavenHeaven II. There the Faithful Shall…II. There the Faithful Shall…

A. Always be with the Lord A. Always be with the Lord

(I Thessalonians 4:17).(I Thessalonians 4:17).

1. Behold His glory (Ex 33:20; 1. Behold His glory (Ex 33:20;

John 17:24). John 17:24).

2. Shine forth as the sun 2. Shine forth as the sun

(Mt 13:43; Rev 3:21; Lk 22:30). (Mt 13:43; Rev 3:21; Lk 22:30).

The Inheritance The Inheritance Reserved in Reserved in

HeavenHeaven II. There the Faithful Shall…II. There the Faithful Shall…

B. Rest from Their Labors B. Rest from Their Labors

(Rev 14:13; Ecc 1:3-8).(Rev 14:13; Ecc 1:3-8).

1. All things new1. All things new (Rev 21:4-5,(Rev 21:4-5,

7:16)7:16)

2. Dwell in righteousness 2. Dwell in righteousness

(II Pet 3:13; Rev 21:27). (II Pet 3:13; Rev 21:27).

THERE THE FAITHFUL ENJOY…

GLORY

REST

JOY

Who Will Who Will Receive This Receive This Inheritance?Inheritance?

• • Not those practicing “works of Not those practicing “works of the flesh” (Gal 5:19-21).the flesh” (Gal 5:19-21).

• • Not those who “love and practice Not those who “love and practice a lie” (Revelation 22:15).a lie” (Revelation 22:15).

• • Not those who “do not obey the Not those who “do not obey the gospel” (II Thessalonians 1:8).gospel” (II Thessalonians 1:8).

• • Those whose citizenship is in Those whose citizenship is in heaven (Philippians 3:17-21).heaven (Philippians 3:17-21).